© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Antoninus Pius TR POT XIIII COS IIII IVSTITIA AVG S C; Justitia
| Bronze | 9.5 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-151 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Justitia, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XIIII COS IIII IVSTITIA AVG S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quartum. Iustitia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fourth time. Justice of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.734–11.45 g;Diameter varies: 23–29 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Justitia, the Roman goddess of justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of justice and fairness during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his efforts to promote a fair and equitable society.
